How many syllables in “meal”?
syllable in "meal"
Word details
Syllables
1
meal
Letters
4
m · e · a · l
Scrabble
6
points
Scrabble letter values
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About the word “meal”
The word “meal” contains 1 syllable, divided as meal. It has 4 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meal" have?
"meal" has 1 syllable.
How do you divide "meal" into syllables?
"meal" is divided into syllables as: meal.
What is the Scrabble score for "meal"?
The Scrabble score for "meal" is 6 points.
Using “meal” in writing
As a single-syllable word, "meal" carries strong natural stress and punchy impact. In haiku, it contributes one full syllable to the 5-7-5 structure. Monosyllabic words anchor lines in free verse and create emphasis when surrounded by longer words.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “meal” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “meal”
The letters in “meal” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: alme, lame, male.